time-lapse video

Part of the magic of the movies comes from the fact that within them, we have free rein to play with time. Filmmakers can speed up real-time footage, slow it down, pause it, rewind it—all in the name of storytelling and cinematography.

You don’t really need high-tech gadgetry or equipment to try to capture your own time-lapse video. You just need time. Here are a few basic pointers to help you create a visually stunning piece using time-lapse.